Comparison

Contact Groups vs Video Compressor

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Contact Groups

Easily create and manage contact groups directly on your device. Organize frequently contacted people for quick access, send group emails, or text multiple recipients at once. Export contacts as VCards for backup or sharing.

Highlights
  • Create and manage contact groups
  • Directly edit Apple Contacts database
  • Send group emails
  • Send group SMS/text messages
  • Export contacts as VCard
  • Delete multiple contacts
Features
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"Thanks very much. Very happy. A very useful app." AB, Nov 2020 This app creates and manages Groups in the Apple Contacts app database directly on the iDevice. The groups and their members are stored in the Contacts database. If it is in an iCloud account then iOS manages the synchronisation automatically. The app makes it very easy to create groups of frequently-used contacts eg those people you call frequently without having to search for them in Recents or putting them all in Favourites. All on your iDevice without having to resort to laptops or web-based apps to manage the Contacts that are on your device. The app can display and edit a Contact's details using the same interface as the Apple Contacts app. Contact first name, last name and organisation are checked when searching to filter the contacts in a list - those in the current group or those not in the current group. In the Group list, tap and hold or carefully swipe right to left to change the name of a group. The list of Groups can be sorted alphabetically by using the switch in Settings->Contact Groups. Contact Groups can send an email to all members of a group. Contact Groups can create and add qualifying recipients to an SMS/text message for groups that contain Contacts with a mobile number in the following countries: Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Netherlands, South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique and Türkiye. Only numbers prefixed with + and the country code of the above countries and the digits which identify a mobile/cell number for that country are recognised. Canada and the United States of America are not included because there seems to be no way to distinguish a mobile/cell number from a landline phone number. The user can enter the relevant text. The app is not responsible for sending the message nor for any errors that may occur eg if the user does not have the ability to send texts internationally or the mobile number is incorrect etc. Contact Groups can select and delete multiple contacts at the same time - select a group, tap Not In Group, tap Select and then select one or more contacts and tap the trash can that has appeared. A confirmation dialog will appear. A Contact can be added to or removed from Groups: long-press the Contact to show the Groups to which it belongs. Swipe right-to-left to remove it from a Group. Tap Add to Groups to see a list of groups to which the Contact does not belong. Tap a Group to add the Contact to that Group. This can also be achieved by tapping the Contact to display Apple's Contact interface and then scrolling to the bottom to the 'Included in List' section. The Contacts in a Group can be exported via the app as a VCard file for sharing or importing into other machines and devices, or saved to Files or DropBox etc for backup purposes. The app itself does not send any data to any server. Due to Exchange issues, the app is unable to create groups in Exchange/Outlook accounts. SUPPORT If you encounter any issues please use the email link at the bottom of the Help screen or on the Developer Website link on this screen.

About

Video Compressor

This app offers advanced video and image compression to save storage space on your iPhone. It supports batch processing, custom compression settings, and conversion of over 60 video formats. Additional tools include video trimming, muting, audio extraction, and GIF conversion.

Highlights
  • Smart lossless compression
  • One-tap batch compression
  • Custom compression settings
  • Format conversion (60+ formats)
  • Video trimming and cropping
  • Audio extraction
  • GIF conversion
Features
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Welcome to our app — the next-generation ultimate video compressor designed exclusively for iPhone users!
Using cutting-edge encoding technology, it achieves extreme compression and conversion without compromising image quality — helping you save valuable storage space effortlessly. Our Advantages: - Smart Lossless Compression: Reduce file size by up to 90% while maintaining original image quality. - One-Tap Batch Compression: Efficiently compress multiple videos at once — easy to use, perfect for quick sharing and storage. - Custom Compression: Set your own compression parameters with multiple clarity options for professional, efficient results. - Batch Image Compression: Quickly shrink image files while preserving sharpness and saving storage space. - Format Conversion: Supports encoding and decoding of over 60 video formats. - ZIP Compression: Easily create and manage ZIP files for convenient sharing and fast file transfers. - Video Trimming & Cropping: Precisely cut unwanted parts and customize your video content. - Video Muting: Remove original audio to give you more freedom in post-production and editing. - Audio Extraction: Extract high-quality audio from videos, supporting a wide range of popular audio formats. - GIF Conversion: Convert videos into GIFs for use across different platforms and devices. Why Choose Us? - High-Efficiency Processing: Powered by advanced algorithms that handle large files quickly without sacrificing quality. - Professional Tools: A complete set of powerful features designed to simplify complex tasks and boost productivity. - Intuitive Interface: User-friendly interface for simple, intuitive operation — no technical skills required. Whether you’re handling personal videos or performing bulk processing and conversions, this app is your perfect choice. Download now and experience fast, convenient, and powerful video and image processing! Subscription description • You can view the appropriate subscription price through the in-app purchase page, upgrade and unlock all our features. • Payment: The purchase is confirmed by the user and the payment is credited to the iTunes account • Renewal: If you purchase a continuous monthly membership account, Apple iTunes will deduct the fee within 24 hours before the expiration date, and the subscription period will be extended after the successful deduction. • Cancel your subscription: To cancel your subscription, go to the iTunes Store and App Store 24 hours before the current subscription period expires, click on Apple ID, and select View Apple ID. Enter the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscribe", select the corresponding subscription item to cancel. Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/p/30f507dfce7c4d37e79afbbed9ddba3c4c8bc5cd
 User Agreement: https://docs.qq.com/doc/p/9919f74a067b176a23d15aca23c395752688cbdc

Screenshots

Contact Groups4 screens
Video Compressor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Video Compressor at Free against Contact Groups's $0.99. Video Compressor also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (65 vs 2). Contact Groups's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (40% vs 16%). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Video Compressor is free to download; Contact Groups costs $0.99 up front. Video Compressor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Contact Groups asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Video Compressor holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Video Compressor has 65 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of Contact Groups's written reviews are positive against 16% of Video Compressor's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Contact Groups ships an update fortnightly, Video Compressor every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Contact Groups versus Video Compressor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterContact GroupsVideo Compressor
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)4.4 (65 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better15.9% of reviews
Number of ratings265 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGodfrey Raftesath文昊 孙

Customer experience

Contact Groups

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Video Compressor

All ratings65 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative10.8%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive15.9%
Neutral4.5%
Negative79.5%

In-app purchases

None

Contact Groups

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Video Compressor

Subscriptions2
  • Premium member3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Premium member$14.991 Month

Questions

Is Contact Groups free?
Contact Groups costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Compressor free?
Video Compressor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Contact Groups or Video Compressor?
Video Compressor is rated higher. Contact Groups averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Video Compressor averages 4.4 from 65 ratings.
Do Contact Groups or Video Compressor have ads?
Neither Contact Groups nor Video Compressor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Contact Groups or Video Compressor?
Contact Groups ships an update fortnightly, and Video Compressor every 4 weeks. Most recently, Contact Groups was updated on October 1, 2026 and Video Compressor on October 13, 2026.

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